4.

4 Determinate Frame Analysis

Frame structures are more complex than beams because they do not necessarily all lie
along a straight line as beams do. There can be both vertical members and members that
are inclined on an angle. The first part of this section will discuss the types of loads on
inclined members and how to deal with them. Then, it will explain the method that is used
to analyse determinate frames.

Inclined Loads
For members that are inclined on an angle, it is often most convenient to analyse them by
first transforming all the loads on the member into the local member axis direction
(perpendicular and parallel to the inclined member). This process is illustrated in Figure 4.7.